cmvgor Posted March 21, 2009 ladyeve; Thanks. I got lucky on that. I had read a Burton bio, and was aware that a lot of his off-screen life in later years was dominated by self-medication in dealing with sports injuries that happened in his youth. Took a guess and got lucky. I do not really have the information that can be summoned up for appropriate questions on this thread. Consider the thread open for someone else to pose a good question. cmvgor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
visualfeast Posted March 22, 2009 Here's another... 1. I graduated with honors from my high school in the Pacific Northwest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Lady Eve Posted March 22, 2009 Are you Frances Farmer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Lady Eve Posted March 22, 2009 That was a good one, *visualfeast* - will be back with a new person shortly... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Lady Eve Posted March 23, 2009 I was born into a performing family. My mother and father split up when I was a child and I lived with my mother and her family. Still a child, I was misdiagnosed with a serious illness and the prescription was complete bed rest, no exercise, bland diet. Because of the diagnosis, my mother and I moved to California for the climate. I met the biggest celebrity in the world while there (I was paid a visit because I was a sick child). Years later, the star and I became friends when I was working in Hollywood, but we never discussed our previous meeting, though I did try to bring it up once. Who am I? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Lady Eve Posted March 23, 2009 My Dad, who had moved to New York, was an actor and his older sister, a singer, had married a very wealthy man. The play in which dad had his breakthrough role was primarily financed by her. Dad's reviews were raves and he became a star. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Lady Eve Posted March 24, 2009 I started acted at around 18, but didn't limit myself to acting. My first attempt as a director was memorable - and I wrote the screenplay for the film, too. I had quite a life away from the business, as well. I gambled, drank, chased women and had homes around the world. I was married to five women - a 'schoolgirl,' a lady, an actress, a ballerina and a crocodile! My friend Lauren Bacall has said of me that I lived life the way everyone else would like to but doesn't dare. When I was asked what I would do if I could do it all over again I answered - "I would spend more time with my children, I would make my money before spending it, I would learn the joys of wine instead of hard liquor, I would not smoke cigarettes when I had pneumonia, I would not marry the fifth time." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
visualfeast Posted March 24, 2009 Are you Errol Flynn? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobinsHood Posted March 24, 2009 Errol was only maried 3x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobinsHood Posted March 24, 2009 This sounds like more like John Barrymore (Errol's idol) He has done all those and died from Pneumonia plus Cirrhosis.. The thing that I'm not 100% on is that; I think he was only married 4 times and not 5 like you are looking for... Unless he had another I never heard of.. But if so, then I would say it was him, "The Great Profile" himself... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Lady Eve Posted March 24, 2009 I'm not Errol Flynn or John Barrymore - though we did have some common interests. I'm known for the work I did from the 1940's - 1980's. I acted some, directed a lot, and also wrote. I worked with my dad on a couple of films as well as with my daughter and two sons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LonesomePolecat Posted March 24, 2009 you sound like John Huston to me...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Lady Eve Posted March 24, 2009 Well, I'm glad you recognized me!! Good job - the thread is yours... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LonesomePolecat Posted March 24, 2009 wow! I got one!! I'm so proud!! Walter & John would be so proud of me. give me a sec... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LonesomePolecat Posted March 24, 2009 I'm a New Yorker. Did some stage work. My first movie was a holiday film. I'm not known for my looks. Who am I? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Lady Eve Posted March 26, 2009 How about another clue? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
visualfeast Posted March 28, 2009 Are you Jimmy Durante? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LonesomePolecat Posted March 28, 2009 I'm sorry for the delay, but that/'s not one of the clues. I'm female. My son is an actor too. We're both dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
visualfeast Posted March 29, 2009 Please accept my sincere condolences on your death...were you Helen Broderick before you died? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LonesomePolecat Posted March 29, 2009 No, I wasn't. I was nominated for a few oscars but never won. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LonesomePolecat Posted March 29, 2009 In fact I held a party every year I was nominated (all 6 times) and called them "Come watch me lose again" parties. My last film was with Mary Tyler Moore in the 60s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Lady Eve Posted March 30, 2009 Are you by any chance *Thelma Ritter* ? If so, I've always loved you. Your were the icing on the cake in *Rear Window* and so many others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MovieDiva Posted March 30, 2009 *raises hand slowly* Can I give it a try? Was it Thelma Ritter? I know she was nominated a bunch of times but never won. Watch, I'm probably wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LonesomePolecat Posted March 30, 2009 Yes, I'm Thelma Ritter!! Good job! The day is yours The Lady Eve because you guessed first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
